Museveni pledges support for agribusiness entrepreneurs

KAMPALA — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has pledged government support to a successful agribusiness entrepreneur, David Irumba, based in Hoima City.

During a visit to Irumba’s farm, Museveni commended his dedication to wealth creation, attributing his success to the government’s message of economic empowerment.

“I am impressed by your hard work and dedication to creating wealth,” Museveni said. “Your success is a testament to the government’s message of economic empowerment.”

Irumba’s business has grown significantly since its inception in 2018, expanding from three acres of coffee to include poultry and goat farming. His farm now employs 50 workers and generates substantial revenue.

The poultry stock produces 500 trays of eggs daily, earning Irumba 150 million Ugandan shillings (approximately $40,000) per month. His coffee enterprise also generates an average of 1.6 million Ugandan shillings ($430) per month.

“I am grateful to the President for visiting my farm and for the government’s support,” Irumba said. “The Uganda Development Bank provided me with a loan to start my business, and I am proud to say that I have been able to create jobs and generate income.”

Museveni contributed a feed mixer worth 80 million Ugandan shillings and an egg-breaking machine worth 120 million Ugandan shillings, as well as a truck to transport eggs to the market.

The President also assured Irumba that the Ministry of Agriculture would address the farm’s water needs to facilitate poultry farming and zero-grazing for cattle.

Vice President Jessica Alupo praised Museveni’s leadership.

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja also commended the government’s commitment to infrastructure development, including improved road networks and the ongoing construction of Hoima International Airport.

Irumba aims to turn his farm into a model demonstration farm to inspire and train other farmers in the region.